Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Adam Steele #43090 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Strong Start, Consistent Effort Adam Steele of Denver delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, clocking a total time of 21:30. His split times reveal a strong start with a 6:27 pace for the first mile, placing him 85th overall and 13th in his division. Although his pace slightly declined, his second mile was consistent, clocking in at 6:32, maintaining 14th in his division. The third mile showed a noticeable drop in pace at 7:42, which impacted his overall rankings. Despite this, Adam kept an impressive overall pace of 6:56 min/mile. He placed 14th in his age division among a competitive field of 1972 participants. For future races, focusing on maintaining early pacing could prevent pace drops in later stages. Overall, Adam's performance demonstrates stamina and showcases his potential in shorter-distance events.